"Lecturer - Molecular & Cell Biology"

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (salary scale). A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $70,977 - $120,835.

Percent time: Part-time or Full-time

Anticipated start: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and/or Spring 2026

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position Description

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of non-tenure track Lecturer positions to teach MCB courses as the need arises.

Teaching Responsibilities

We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach small, medium and large size lecture, seminar and/or laboratory courses in the subject areas listed below:

• Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology
• Cell Biology, Development and Physiology
• Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development
• Immunology and Molecular Medicine
• Molecular Therapeutics

General Duties

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system (e.g., bCourses at UC Berkeley, Canvas, etc.).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): A Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) is required by time of application for laboratory and lecturer courses.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): A Ph.D. or M.D. degree (or equivalent international degree) is required to teach a lecture course by the time of hire.

Preferred qualifications (by start date): For lecture courses, documented experience in teaching one of the biological or life sciences at the college level. For laboratory courses, completion of all Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) requirements except dissertation in a biological field or life sciences. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. (Optional)

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04942

Help contact: mcb_ap_assist@berkeley.edu